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Today,
07:03 PM
Av8r_Sed
replied to a thread
crate unloading
in
Kitfox general discussion
Do you know for sure that it's crated? In the lower 48 there's no crate. It's all loaded securely in a special...
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1 replies | 37 view(s)
Today,
04:27 PM
DesertFox4
replied to a thread
EAA Airventure 2024
in
Kitfox general discussion
Thanks Rick. Sorry to hear about the ongoing loss of those Ash trees.
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10 replies | 531 view(s)
Today,
04:11 PM
desertdave
started a thread
Need a little help with brake lines
in
Kitfox general discussion
Had a blowout with my brake plumbing today and want to go with stainless steel reinforces lines. If you have done this,...
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0 replies | 18 view(s)
Today,
03:25 PM
bumsteer
replied to a thread
EAA Airventure 2024
in
Kitfox general discussion
Just a quick update: 41 days to go! Unfortunately during the last 4 work weekends , we've had to take down about 20...
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10 replies | 531 view(s)
Today,
12:22 PM
bbs428
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
In my case - Hal Stockman installed the bigger balance tube on my engine. A little difference per side is nbd now....
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
Today,
10:57 AM
tdavis1198
started a thread
crate unloading
in
Kitfox general discussion
My kitfox kit arrives in a few days. How did you get it off the flat bed truck? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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1 replies | 37 view(s)
Today,
10:46 AM
jiott
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
I think I see a flaw in my reasoning, because the balance tube is downstream of the carbs. Even if the carbs are out of...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
Yesterday,
08:53 PM
jiott
replied to a thread
Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport - Show Me Fox
in
Members' Build Logs
Nice job Brett with those forward facing lights. Looks like a lot of work but turned out very nice. I also have the...
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240 replies | 59209 view(s)
Yesterday,
08:42 PM
jiott
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
There's just one thing I don't quite understand about the big balance tube, and you guys that say you never/seldom do a...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
Yesterday,
07:03 PM
Av8r3400
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
One thing with the carbureted engines: Correctly doing a large (1") balance tube negates the need to do anything but a...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:51 PM
avidflyer
replied to a thread
Classic vs Cabane 'V' Gear
in
Kitfox general discussion
Just sent you a PM. Jim Chuk
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14 replies | 6604 view(s)
Yesterday,
06:08 PM
MikeFairbanks
replied to a thread
Kitfox Factory Fly In June 2024
in
Kitfox general discussion
Fill water tank - Check Load trailer - Check Almost ready to go... we will start the 2621 mile drive next Friday...
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11 replies | 2041 view(s)
Yesterday,
03:53 PM
gsxrpilot
replied to a thread
Classic vs Cabane 'V' Gear
in
Kitfox general discussion
I've converted to the spring gear and have a Grove aluminum main gear legs for sale.
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14 replies | 6604 view(s)
Yesterday,
01:32 PM
Dave S
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
A point worth evaluating when considering an auto conversion engine (or one of a kind) as opposed to a rotax (or...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
Yesterday,
01:10 PM
bbs428
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
I agree with Eric whole heartedly! I found my 1993 912ul under a tarp in a barn (where I also found my KF5) - came out...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:49 PM
bbs428
replied to a thread
Kitfox Series 7 Super Sport - Show Me Fox
in
Members' Build Logs
Wing tips are a pita, as it is with all tasks building the kitfox, but all the hard work pays off! I used balsa...
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240 replies | 59209 view(s)
06-08-2024,
08:26 PM
rcsfca
replied to a thread
Kitfox Factory Fly In June 2024
in
Kitfox general discussion
For anyone looking for housing at the fly-in, there is an AirBNB house about a mile south of the factory, near the...
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11 replies | 2041 view(s)
06-08-2024,
08:13 PM
Geek
replied to a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
Especially if you are thinking about having the yaw dampener installed. That plate is a bear to put in after the...
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
06-08-2024,
08:42 AM
Kitfox Pilot
replied to a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
This is very true. I wanted all I could get done in there done before covering. Baggage compartment and auto pilot...
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
06-08-2024,
07:19 AM
sshort21
replied to a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
Ah, got it, and that's what I assumed. I did the mounted wing work, removed the wings, and I am doing that work now...
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
06-08-2024,
06:25 AM
Kitfox Pilot
replied to a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
The wings have to be mounted to place the #1 rib and butt rib in place. They have to be glued in place while the wings...
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
06-07-2024,
08:11 PM
sshort21
replied to a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
I'm relatively new here, and I don't think I'm as far along as you, but what does "fitting the wings" mean?
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
06-07-2024,
02:31 PM
desertdave
replied to a thread
7SS Tricycle to Tail Dragger Conversion?
in
Kitfox general discussion
I borrowed a cradle lift (bottom right of the picture) from a friend but you can make one with a sturdy saw horse and a...
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9 replies | 2638 view(s)
06-07-2024,
11:35 AM
Rodney
replied to a thread
7SS Tricycle to Tail Dragger Conversion?
in
Kitfox general discussion
Built a heavy duty sawhorse with plywood reinforcement. Going to the airport later today and I'll take a picture. ...
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9 replies | 2638 view(s)
06-07-2024,
07:39 AM
Benbell4140
replied to a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
It sure can. That?s exactly what I did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
06-07-2024,
06:18 AM
Hardwood
replied to a thread
KingFox Model 7 STi - beginning the build
in
Members' Build Logs
Hello to those new to the channel & welcome back to my frequent followers. Subscribe if you don?t want to miss an...
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90 replies | 21745 view(s)
06-06-2024,
08:22 PM
Eric Page
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
Compare all-up installed weights carefully. Also, you'll be entirely on your own for an engine mount and cowling,...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
06-06-2024,
05:22 PM
Dave S
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
Just a sidebar on sourcing used engines. One of my pals from the local EAA chapter recently purchased a 912ULS with 6...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
06-06-2024,
01:16 PM
avidflyer
replied to a thread
Rotax 912 and viking
in
Engines
I would not consider anything but a Rotax for the Kitfox. Far lighter, more dependable from what I've seen and heard,...
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9 replies | 318 view(s)
06-06-2024,
12:55 PM
colekingx
started a thread
fuselage covering
in
Kitfox general discussion
Does anyone know if the fuselage can be covered prior to fitting the wings? Thanks in advance
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6 replies | 256 view(s)
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